Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Ride a long buoyant board standing up, propelled by a single long paddle — flat-water, race and surf formats.
👥1 per team🌤outdoor
What is Stand-Up Paddleboarding?
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is a hybrid of surfing and canoeing. A rider stands on a large buoyant board and propels themselves with a long single-blade paddle across flat water, up rivers or into surf. Racing disciplines include sprint, technical and long-distance across the ICF and ISA world championships.
Quick facts
Category
Aquatic Sports
Type
Individual
Players
1 per team
Where played
outdoor
Country of origin
🇺🇸 United States
Estimated origin
Ancient Polynesian origins; modern revival 1990s Hawaii
Olympic
No
Popularity
major
Sources & provenance
Last verified 2026-08-20.verified